Want to Be Prescribed a New Hospital Drama? These TV Doctors Are Ready to Treat You.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/want-to-be-prescribed-a-new-hospital-drama-these-tv-doctors-are-ready-to-treat-you/ (MedPage Today) — No matter your ailment, there are plenty of TV doctors waiting to treat you right now on a selection of channels and streamers. Whether it’s Noah Wyle putting on his stethoscope for the first time since “ER,” Morris Chestnut… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/popmedicine/114403 Author : Publish date : […]
Why You Can’t Unplug and How You Finally Can
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/why-you-cant-unplug-and-how-you-finally-can/ Each morning on many vacations, Emily K. Osman, MD, would stay in her hotel room until she’d made all her patient phone calls and reviewed their test results. This often meant missing nearly half a day with her family. Palm trees may have been swaying outside, but this reproductive endocrinologist might […]
New Therapy Cuts Aggression in Male Offenders
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-therapy-cuts-aggression-in-male-offenders/ Mentalisation-based therapy significantly reduces aggression in male offenders with antisocial personality disorder, showing promise as a forensic intervention, a trial shows. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-therapy-cuts-aggression-male-offenders-2025a10004sg?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-02-28 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. Author : News Health Publish date : […]
H pylori Is Linked to Reduced Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/h-pylori-is-linked-to-reduced-eosinophilic-oesophagitis-risk/ TOPLINE: Helicobacter pylori infection was associated with decreased odds of eosinophilic oesophagitis, a meta-analysis showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted an updated meta-analysis of 19 studies involving over 1.7 million individuals to assess the association between H pylori infection and eosinophilic oesophagitis. Data were extracted from MEDLINE, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science […]
Subcutaneous Guselkumab Proves Efficacious for IBD
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/subcutaneous-guselkumab-proves-efficacious-for-ibd/ BERLIN — Induction therapy with subcutaneous guselkumab demonstrated significant efficacy in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC), according to results from the phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ASTRO study. Importantly, the study also showed that subcutaneous induction is consistent with intravenous (IV) induction of guselkumab in UC. “The […]
Preop Single-Dose Radiation Shows Promise in Breast Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/preop-single-dose-radiation-shows-promise-in-breast-cancer/ TOPLINE: A high dose of preoperative single-fraction stereotactic partial breast irradiation (S-PBI) may be associated with a major response, including pathological complete response in patients with early-stage breast cancer. METHODOLOGY: A phase 2 clinical trial enrolled 49 postmenopausal patients (age, > 50 years) with early-stage breast cancer who received preoperative S-PBI […]
Is Immunotherapy More Effective Earlier in Day?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/is-immunotherapy-more-effective-earlier-in-day/ Does the time of day of immunotherapy infusions affect patients’ survival outcomes? A recent meta-analysis that examined data from over a dozen studies concluded that immunotherapy provided earlier in the day substantially improves progression-free and overall survival across a range of cancers, including metastatic melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and esophageal cancer, […]
Anxiety, Depression Linked to IBD Flare
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/anxiety-depression-linked-to-ibd-flare/ BERLIN — Psychosocial factors, such as anxiety and depression, are associated with an increased risk for both self-reported “clinical” and symptomatic, or “hard,” flare in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggested a study of UK patients. The research was presented at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2025 Congress. “Despite clinical […]
‘Concerningly Low’ Use of CVD Meds for Secondary Prevention
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/concerningly-low-use-of-cvd-meds-for-secondary-prevention/ TOPLINE: Among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 17 countries, many receive no medication for secondary prevention, a study showed. Overall use of medications for secondary prevention decreased from 41.3% to 31.3% over a 12-year study, with trends varying by income level of the countries in the analysis. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed […]
Mental Health Worse After Workplace vs Non-Workplace Injury
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/mental-health-worse-after-workplace-vs-non-workplace-injury/ Patients with workplace injuries have worse mental health outcomes over time than patients with non-workplace injuries, according to recent research. In a cohort study that included more than 35,000 patients, rates of anxiety and any mental disorder were more strongly associated with injury in the workplace than injury outside the workplace. […]
Physician, Heal Thyself, Self-Care Is Necessary
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/physician-heal-thyself-self-care-is-necessary/ When the alarm blares at 5, you might be able to get in a quick workout. More likely, it’s a shower, a cup of coffee, and out the door for morning rounds. Your inbox buzzes, but the first patient is waiting. The day blurs into a relentless cycle of appointments, emergencies, […]
Rise in Early-Onset CRC Extends Beyond High-Income Countries
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rise-in-early-onset-crc-extends-beyond-high-income-countries/ TOPLINE: The increase in incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) is no longer confined to high-income nations. A recent study found that rates are also rising in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Of the 50 countries analyzed through 2017, 27 showed a rising incidence of the disease among people younger […]
High Use of Canada’s Overdose Response Hotline by Women
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/high-use-of-canadas-overdose-response-hotline-by-women/ Certain demographic groups, especially urban women, show higher usage of Canada’s National Overdose Response Service (NORS) than others, new research revealed. The results can be used to target public health messaging toward those who get the most benefit from the service and interventions to those who are at the highest risk […]
Racial Gaps Persist in Cancer Genomics and Treatment
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/racial-gaps-persist-in-cancer-genomics-and-treatment/ TOPLINE: Black patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) showed distinct genomic profiles, including higher rates of specific genetic variants, compared with White patients. Despite equal incidence of PIK3CA alterations, Black patients were significantly less likely to receive targeted PI3K inhibitor therapy, highlighting treatment disparities. METHODOLOGY: The recent incorporation of circulating tumor […]
Hydroxychloroquine Slows Progression of Cutaneous Lupus to SLE
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hydroxychloroquine-slows-progression-of-cutaneous-lupus-to-sle/ TOPLINE: Early initiation of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) reduces the risk for progression to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by 87% over time. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a longitudinal cohort study of 286 consecutive patients with isolated CLE at an autoimmune skin disease referral clinic in Israel between […]
GPs in England strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gps-in-england-strike-deal-to-help-end-8am-scramble-for-appointments/ Patients will be able to book more appointments online and request to see their usual doctor under a new contract agreed with England’s GPs, the government has said. The deal gives an extra £889m a year to general practices, as well as a reduction in red tape and targets that ministers […]
Guest Service Ambassadors Cut Patient Walkout Rates in EDs
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/guest-service-ambassadors-cut-patient-walkout-rates-in-eds/ TOPLINE: The inclusion of guest service ambassadors (GSAs) in an emergency department (ED) reduced the rate of patients leaving without being seen, with greater benefits observed among patients from Black, Indigenous, and other non-White racial groups. METHODOLOGY: This study investigated the impact of including GSAs, who serve in nonclinical staff roles, […]
Women Show Better BP Control With Lower Med Doses Than Men
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/women-show-better-bp-control-with-lower-med-doses-than-men/ TOPLINE: In a study of 14,384 patients with hypertension presenting to primary care centers, women and men received similar numbers of antihypertensive medications but different dosages and types, with women prescribed lower daily doses. Despite receiving lower doses, women achieved better blood pressure (BP) control than men. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated sex-related […]
Abuse or Accident? Aiding in Diagnosis of Infant Head Trauma
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/abuse-or-accident-aiding-in-diagnosis-of-infant-head-trauma/ Is your infant patient having seizures because they rolled off a bed? Or are the seizures a sign of neurologic head trauma after being hit or shaken by a parent? Pediatricians and other clinicians grapple with these questions, but new guidance may aid in determining the difference. A new technical report […]
Smoking Linked to Twofold Higher Risk for Ischemic Stroke
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/smoking-linked-to-twofold-higher-risk-for-ischemic-stroke/ TOPLINE: Smoking was associated with a doubling in risk for cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS), with the strongest association in men and those aged 45-49 years in a new study. METHODOLOGY: In a prospective case-control study, 546 patients with CIS (47% women) aged 18-49 years from 19 European stroke centers were assessed […]
Does Lifestyle Affect Prostate Cancer Outcomes?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/does-lifestyle-affect-prostate-cancer-outcomes/ TOPLINE: Healthier lifestyles were associated with improved overall survival but not prostate cancer–specific survival in a multiethnic cohort of patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. METHODOLOGY: Behavioral scores combining multiple risk factors have been developed to examine associations with prostate cancer outcomes, with studies in White populations suggesting benefits from healthy lifestyle […]
First Human H5N1 Death in the US — Just the Beginning?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/first-human-h5n1-death-in-the-us-just-the-beginning/ The recent detection of a new strain of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy herds has raised alarms among scientists. A US Department of Agriculture report noted that the D1.1 genotype has a mutation that may facilitate the virus spread in mammals, including humans. Concerns are growing amid disruptions in epidemiological […]
Concerning New Data on Female Physician Suicide
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/concerning-new-data-on-female-physician-suicide/ Suicide rates for female physicians in the United States between 2017-2021 were 47% higher than for women in the general population, results of a retrospective cohort study showed. Unlike their female counterparts, male physicians had a lower rate for suicide relative to the general male population, investigators found. Hirsh Makhija, MS […]
Friends Can Help When Teens Try to Quit Vaping
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/friends-can-help-when-teens-try-to-quit-vaping/ TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of high school students who attempted to quit electronic cigarettes reported successful cessation with support from friends. Punitive measures and temporary loss of access to vapes were associated with continued use. METHODOLOGY: Researchers surveyed 4855 students from eight high schools in Connecticut to examine reasons for quitting […]
Preservative-Free Glaucoma Drops Improve IOP and Eye Health
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/preservative-free-glaucoma-drops-improve-iop-and-eye-health/ Glaucoma is one of the three leading causes of blindness in Germany and worldwide. This neurodegenerative disease progressively damages the retinal nerve fibres, leading to irreversible vision loss. Although its pathogenesis is multifactorial, with age, genetics, and blood flow playing key roles, reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) remains the only modifiable risk […]
Rural Gaps Persist in Pediatric Trauma Care Access
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rural-gaps-persist-in-pediatric-trauma-care-access/ TOPLINE: Access to pediatric trauma centers varied geographically, with children in rural areas facing significant challenges in obtaining timely trauma care. METHODOLOGY: This descriptive cross-sectional study compiled information on trauma centers from national organizational lists, state government websites, and online searches to create a comprehensive database. The analysis included 148 pediatric […]
Can Topical Lignocaine Improve Patient Comfort in EBUS-TBNA?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/can-topical-lignocaine-improve-patient-comfort-in-ebus-tbna/ TOPLINE: In patients undergoing endobronchial ultrasound–guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) under general anesthesia, topical anesthesia with 1% lignocaine significantly reduced cough rate and increased their satisfaction with the procedure. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective randomized double-blind trial at a hospital in China (June to September 2023) to evaluate the effect of […]
Frequent Healthcare Visits Seen as Early Flag for Lupus
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/frequent-healthcare-visits-seen-as-early-flag-for-lupus/ (MedPage Today) — In the years preceding diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Danish patients saw healthcare providers at about triple the rate of individuals without lupus, researchers found. Comparing 2,022 lupus patients with 20… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/lupus/114417 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 21:05:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
VA Pauses Billions in Cuts as Lawmakers and Veterans Decry Loss of Critical Care
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/va-pauses-billions-in-cuts-as-lawmakers-and-veterans-decry-loss-of-critical-care/ (MedPage Today) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in planned contract cuts following concerns that the move would hurt critical veterans’ health services, lawmakers and veterans service organizations… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/militarymedicine/114418 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 21:20:26 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Lyme Disease Researcher Fired by CDC
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/lyme-disease-researcher-fired-by-cdc/ (MedPage Today) — Joe Cardiello, PhD, had moved his entire young family to the Fort Collins, Colorado area in September to take a new job in the division of vector-borne diseases at CDC. Only 5 months later, he now finds himself facing yet another… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114421 Author : Publish […]
House Hearing on PBMs a Tale of Two Discussions
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/house-hearing-on-pbms-a-tale-of-two-discussions/ (MedPage Today) — A House hearing on a topic that both Republicans and Democrats agree on — the need to more heavily regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — nonetheless devolved into two separate discussions: one on PBM reform and the… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/114422 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 22:19:12 […]
CDC Reports Neurologic Complications of Flu in Kids This Year
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cdc-reports-neurologic-complications-of-flu-in-kids-this-year/ (MedPage Today) — During the current flu season, influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis (IAE) was identified in 9 of 68 (13%) pediatric deaths, including four with acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a severe form IAE, CDC researchers… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/uritheflu/114423 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 22:35:57 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Safer Antiplatelet Routines, Non-Statin Meds Feature in New Heart Attack Guidelines
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/safer-antiplatelet-routines-non-statin-meds-feature-in-new-heart-attack-guidelines/ (MedPage Today) — In updated American recommendations for the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), bleeding reduction strategies on antiplatelet therapy are embraced, as are non-statin lipid-lowering therapies for secondary prevention… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/acutecoronarysyndrome/114424 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 22:40:36 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. […]
Glycemic Control Worsening Among Young Adults With Diabetes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/glycemic-control-worsening-among-young-adults-with-diabetes/ (MedPage Today) — Diabetes prevalence among U.S. adults remained stable over the past decade but glycemic control worsened, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data indicated. In a sample of 24,263 adults, the prevalence… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/diabetes/114419 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 21:52:18 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Novel Agent Safe in ALS, Phase II Study Suggests
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-agent-safe-in-als-phase-ii-study-suggests/ (MedPage Today) — Tetramethylpyrazine nitrone was safe for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but neither a high nor low daily dose of the drug outperformed placebo for the primary outcome in a phase II trial in China. At 180 days… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/114420 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 […]
PA Reflects on Hospital Shooting; Ex-CDC, NIH Staff Speak Out; Check Up or Lecture?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pa-reflects-on-hospital-shooting-ex-cdc-nih-staff-speak-out-check-up-or-lecture/ (MedPage Today) — The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Following a deadly shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital, Lester Mendoza, PA-C, recalled his encounter with… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/popmedicine/114413 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 20:12:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
IBD Drugs and Birth Defects; Uptake of HCV Screening; GLP-1s and Liver Outcomes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ibd-drugs-and-birth-defects-uptake-of-hcv-screening-glp-1s-and-liver-outcomes/ (MedPage Today) — A large study examining major congenital malformations following in utero exposure to thiopurines or tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pregnancy found no evidence… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/generalgastroenterology/114414 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 20:24:39 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Texas Says This Doctor Illegally Treated Trans Youth. He Says He Followed the Law.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/texas-says-this-doctor-illegally-treated-trans-youth-he-says-he-followed-the-law/ (MedPage Today) — On the Texas border, Hector Granados, MD, treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to transgender… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/transgendermedicine/114411 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 19:53:12 Copyright […]
U.S. Sees Huge Drop in Cervical Precancers
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/u-s-sees-huge-drop-in-cervical-precancers/ (MedPage Today) — Cervical precancer rates dropped precipitously among young women who underwent screening after the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first recommended in the U.S., CDC researchers reported. Among women ages 20 to 24 who… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/cervicalcancer/114412 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 19:58:53 Copyright for syndicated content […]
What’s in the New ACS Guidelines
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/whats-in-the-new-acs-guidelines/ A new clinical practice guideline for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), released today by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), is backed by the best available evidence and includes updated pharmacologic and procedural care. “Patients with ACS are at the highest risk for […]
Changing the Perception of ADHD in the Black Community
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/changing-the-perception-of-adhd-in-the-black-community/ (MedPage Today) — An estimated 22 million adults and children in the U.S. suffer from ADHD. The patient population is diverse, made up of people from all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages. However, for as long as the medical community has… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114410 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 […]
Blue Zones: Why the world’s longevity hotspots may not be all they seem
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/blue-zones-why-the-worlds-longevity-hotspots-may-not-be-all-they-seem/ Shimmering blue waters off the coast of Ogliastra, Italy Walk the shores of Ogliastra in Sardinia, an Italian island with crystal-clear waters and pink hillside flowers, and you’ll see families eating fresh fish, people working the land and older couples strolling the hills. You might also see an unusual number of […]
Only a Fourth of Septic Shock Patients Given Corticosteroids in the ICU
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/only-a-fourth-of-septic-shock-patients-given-corticosteroids-in-the-icu/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Only about a quarter of intensive care unit (ICU) patients with septic shock were given corticosteroids, and this varied widely by physician and ICU, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among 5,322 patients… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114404 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 16:21:40 Copyright for […]
Is Radiation Better Than Surgery for High-Risk Prostate Cancer?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/is-radiation-better-than-surgery-for-high-risk-prostate-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — According to data from two phase III trials presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, patients with high-risk prostate cancer had a significantly lower incidence of distant… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/gucsvideopearls/114406 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 16:48:25 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Nurses Describe Active Shooter Terror; Nurse Hit Over Water? Cavity Search Refusal
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nurses-describe-active-shooter-terror-nurse-hit-over-water-cavity-search-refusal/ (MedPage Today) — Nurses are speaking out about their experience with an active shooter at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania last weekend. One nurse’s husband said she had a gun pointed at her head and had to zip tie her coworkers… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114402 Author : Publish date : […]
FDA Abruptly Cancels Critical Flu Shot Meeting
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-abruptly-cancels-critical-flu-shot-meeting/ (MedPage Today) — A meeting of FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) that selects strains to include in fall influenza vaccines was abruptly canceled, surprising and angering many on the panel. Paul Offit… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114399 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 14:12:18 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Gene Hackman Found Dead; RFK Jr. Downplays Measles; Secret Organ Transplant Lists
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/gene-hackman-found-dead-rfk-jr-downplays-measles-secret-organ-transplant-lists/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to share your story, please email MPT_Editorial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/114400 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-27 14:27:45 Copyright for […]
Advanced MRI Scanner Promises Better Cancer Detection
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/advanced-mri-scanner-promises-better-cancer-detection/ Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed an ultra-low magnetic scanner, which can perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans without the need for intravenous contrast agents and with unprecedented precision. Lionel Broche The team from the university’s Biomedical Imaging Centre reported that the technique, known as field-cycling imaging (FCI), could […]
NHS nurse left out of tea round wins constructive dismissal case
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-nurse-left-out-of-tea-round-wins-constructive-dismissal-case/ Alamy St Helier Hospital, pictured in 2018 when the dispute started A “gifted” NHS nurse who was deliberately left out of a tea round by a colleague who said “I don’t like you” has won a claim for unfair constructive dismissal at an employment tribunal. Diabetes specialist Susan Hamilton joined Epsom […]
Machine Learning Identifies Gut Biomarkers for IBD
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/machine-learning-identifies-gut-biomarkers-for-ibd/ BERLIN — Gut microbial biomarkers identified using machine learning can differentiate patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from healthy control individuals, according to a study presented at the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) 2025 Congress. Of the four techniques the researchers tested, a “machine learning approach achieves the highest diagnostic […]
The Role of Palliative Care in Stroke
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-role-of-palliative-care-in-stroke/ Stroke is often seen as a crisis of the moment — an acute medical emergency where the first 24-48 hours are critical for survival. But for many patients, the challenges don’t end there. Navigating the aftermath of a stroke can be overwhelming, and palliative care may play a crucial role in […]
When Treating Obesity, Don’t Forget the Mental Health Angle
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/when-treating-obesity-dont-forget-the-mental-health-angle/ When the 42-year-old patient came to see Yarickza Lopez, MSN, FNP-C, the 5-ft woman weighed 260 lb and had severe depression and anxiety, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, polycystic ovary syndrome, and high cholesterol. Yarickza Lopez, MSN, FNP-C At the time, she was on a plethora of medications, including metformin […]
Low Calorie Diet Safe and Beneficial in Gestational Diabetes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/low-calorie-diet-safe-and-beneficial-in-gestational-diabetes/ TOPLINE: A reduced-energy diet of 1200 kcal per day proved safe and reduced the need for long-acting insulin therapy in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a Dietary Intervention in Gestational Diabetes trial to assess the effects of a reduced-energy diet in […]
Burden of Mental Illnesses High in Chronic Kidney Disease
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/burden-of-mental-illnesses-high-in-chronic-kidney-disease/ TOPLINE: Severe mental illnesses affected 7.3% of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), representing a 56% higher prevalence than in the general population. The presence of mental illness was linked to increased mortality, whereas bipolar disorder was associated with an accelerated decline in kidney function. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a nationwide cross-sectional […]
It’s Almost Here. Learn to Calm Your Match Day Nerves
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/its-almost-here-learn-to-calm-your-match-day-nerves/ Match Day is now just around the corner, scheduled for March 21. That means thousands of fourth-year medical schools are thinking of little else — in fact, it’s a good bet that most students participating in Match Day are a bundle of nerves. That’s a totally natural response when you’re invested […]
Dual SGLT1/2 Inhibitor Protects Against MI and Stroke
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dual-sglt1-2-inhibitor-protects-against-mi-and-stroke/ The dual sodium-glucose cotransporter 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2) inhibitor sotagliflozin reduced major adverse cardiovascular events, with significant reductions in the individual outcomes of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors in a prespecified secondary analysis of the SCORED trial. […]
Diet Quality Is Linked to Psoriasis Severity in UK Study
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/diet-quality-is-linked-to-psoriasis-severity-in-uk-study/ Zanesco S, Maruthappu T, Griffiths CEM, Dalrymple KV, Gibson R, Hall WL. Associations between diet quality indices and psoriasis severity: Results from the Asking People with Psoriasis about Lifestyle and Eating (APPLE) cross-sectional study. Br J Nutr. Published online February 20, 2025. doi:10.1017/S0007114525000340 Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diet-quality-linked-psoriasis-severity-uk-study-2025a10004sj?src=rss Author : Publish date […]
Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/health-chiefs-warn-of-potential-second-norovirus-wave/ People who have already had norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, could be at risk of catching it again this season, experts from the the UK’s Health Security Agency say. Data shows a different strain of the virus is on the rise and having had one strain doesn’t necessarily protect you from […]
MASLD Prevalence Predicted to Surge in the US
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/masld-prevalence-predicted-to-surge-in-the-us/ TOPLINE: Two in 5 US adults (approximately 122 million) will have metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by 2050, with a concurrent increase in liver cancer, cirrhosis, and need for liver transplant. METHODOLOGY: Researchers performed a decision analytical modeling study, incorporating a microsimulation approach and the most up-to-date data on disease […]
GLP-1 Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Contradictory Outcomes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/glp-1-exposure-in-pregnancy-linked-to-contradictory-outcomes/ Three studies attempting to tease out the potential effects of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) taken before or during pregnancy were presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2025 Annual Pregnancy Meeting. Contradictory results from two of the cohort studies suggest the need for […]
Dermatomyositis Misdiagnosis Common, Affects Outcomes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dermatomyositis-misdiagnosis-common-affects-outcomes/ TOPLINE: A study found that both dermatomyositis (DM) and clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) were commonly misdiagnosed as inflammatory skin disease (ISD), particularly CADM, which was also associated with longer diagnostic delays. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study of 260 adults (mean age at diagnosis, 48.6 years; 79% women) with […]
In Cardiac Amyloidosis, Waning Muscle Predicts Death
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/in-cardiac-amyloidosis-waning-muscle-predicts-death/ TOPLINE: Lower skeletal muscle mass was associated with an increased risk for short- and long-term mortality in patients with cardiac amyloidosis (CA). This association was particularly strong with transthyretin CA, where both low muscle mass and low subcutaneous fat predicted worse outcomes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the impact of body composition parameters […]
Texas Confirms Outbreak’s First Measles-Related Death
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/texas-confirms-outbreaks-first-measles-related-death/ Feb. 26, 2025 — A school-age child has died in Texas’s ongoing measles outbreak, marking the first US death from the virus in a decade. The child was not vaccinated against measles and had been hospitalized in the West Texas town of Lubbock last week after testing positive, the Texas Department […]
FDA Reviewing Roflumilast for Atopic Dermatitis in Toddlers
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-reviewing-roflumilast-for-atopic-dermatitis-in-toddlers/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a supplemental New Drug Application for topical roflumilast, 0.05%, for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 2-5 years, according to a press release from manufacturer Arcutis Biotherapeutics. Topical roflumilast (Zoryve), administered once daily, is a phosphodiesterase-4 […]
This Bill Could Make It Legal for AI to Prescribe Medicine
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/this-bill-could-make-it-legal-for-ai-to-prescribe-medicine/ Artificial intelligence (AI) could get prescribing privileges if a new bill passes through Congress. The Healthy Technology Act of 2025 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow AI and machine learning to qualify as practitioners eligible to prescribe drugs if authorized by the state involved and approved, […]
Exercise May Close Survival Gap for Colon Cancer Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/exercise-may-close-survival-gap-for-colon-cancer-patients/ TOPLINE: Higher levels of physical activity reduced the survival disparity between patients with stage III colon cancer and matched individuals from the general population, a recent study found. However, among patients without tumor recurrence at 3 years, survival rates closely approached that of the general population, regardless of physical activity levels. […]
Extra Caution Needed for GLP-1s in Those With Chronic Issues
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/extra-caution-needed-for-glp-1s-in-those-with-chronic-issues/ People with disabilities and chronic illnesses may find it more difficult to eat healthy, control their weight, and remain active, as a result of physical limitations, food desserts, a lack of transportation and access to the outdoors, and as a result, they’re more than twice as likely to develop obesity than […]
Liver Capsule Rupture Leads to Emergency
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/liver-capsule-rupture-leads-to-emergency/ Key Takeaways Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a widely used, non-invasive nephrolithiasis treatment that is considered safe, with minimal side effects. However, Georg Prange and colleagues from Sankt Katharinen Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, encountered an unexpected complication in a 44-year-old man, challenging the conventional understanding of ESWL’s safety profile. […]
More Data Assuage Suicide Concerns With GLP-1 Agents
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/more-data-assuage-suicide-concerns-with-glp-1-agents/ (MedPage Today) — Risk of suicidality wasn’t higher for type 2 diabetes patients starting on GLP-1 receptor agonists than for those on two other popular classes of diabetes drugs, a U.K. cohort study found. In fully adjusted models, new initiators… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/diabetes/114394 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 23:30:00 […]
Fish Consumption Tied to Disability Progression in Multiple Sclerosis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fish-consumption-tied-to-disability-progression-in-multiple-sclerosis/ (MedPage Today) — Higher fish consumption was tied to less disability progression among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a case-control study in Sweden showed. Compared with low consumption, higher total consumption of lean and oily fish… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/multiplesclerosis/114396 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:08:21 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Legal Group Issues ‘Restatement’ of Medical Malpractice Law
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/legal-group-issues-restatement-of-medical-malpractice-law/ (MedPage Today) — The American Law Institute (ALI) — an organization of judges, professors, and practicing attorneys — published a new standard for medical malpractice that takes into account evidence-based medicine. “The new standard of… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/practicemanagement/medicolegal/114397 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:43:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Novel Drug Shrinks 73% of HER2-Mutant Lung Cancers
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/novel-drug-shrinks-73-of-her2-mutant-lung-cancers/ (MedPage Today) — An investigational antibody-drug conjugate proved active and safe for patients with previously treated HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a phase II trial from China showed. Of 94 patients with locally advanced… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/lungcancer/114398 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 22:44:22 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Proposed Legislation Targets Breaking Up NIAID
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/proposed-legislation-targets-breaking-up-niaid/ (MedPage Today) — Proposed legislation, should it make its way through Congress, would dismantle the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) as it currently exists, replacing it with three separate research institutes. The… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114393 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 21:22:04 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Study Reinforces CVD, Other Non-Cancer Causes of Death in Men With Prostate Cancer
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reinforces-cvd-other-non-cancer-causes-of-death-in-men-with-prostate-cancer/ (MedPage Today) — Men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer lived longer if they followed a healthier lifestyle, despite no reduction in prostate cancer-specific mortality, according to a large observational study. A higher prostate cancer behavior… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/prostatecancer/114395 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 21:58:40 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to […]
Female Doctors Face Higher Suicide Risk Compared With Other Women
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/female-doctors-face-higher-suicide-risk-compared-with-other-women/ (MedPage Today) — Female physicians in the U.S. had a higher incidence of suicide compared with non-physician women, while the opposite trend was observed among male physicians, retrospective data showed. From 2017 to 2021, female physicians… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/114390 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 20:39:47 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Propranolol Can Reduce Sedative Use in Ventilated ICU Patients
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/propranolol-can-reduce-sedative-use-in-ventilated-icu-patients/ (MedPage Today) — ORLANDO — Enteral propranolol eased the need for sedatives in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, a randomized trial conducted during the pandemic found. In patients receiving protocol-titrated sedation with… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/sccm/114384 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 18:48:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the […]
Global Suicides; Drug Overdose Deaths Drop; Keto Diet for Bipolar Disorder?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/global-suicides-drug-overdose-deaths-drop-keto-diet-for-bipolar-disorder/ (MedPage Today) — In 2021, 746,000 individuals died by suicide globally, including 519,000 males and 227,000 females. (Lancet Public Health) The FDA is reviewing risperidone (Uzedy) extended-release injectable suspension for maintenance treatment… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/114386 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 19:18:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
On-Scene Surgery for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: When Is It Futile?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/on-scene-surgery-for-traumatic-cardiac-arrest-when-is-it-futile/ (MedPage Today) — The experience of London’s unique physician-paramedic model shed light on the limits of prehospital resuscitative thoracotomy (RT) for traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), based on records spanning 21 years. When RT was provided… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/emergencymedicine/emergencymedicine/114385 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 18:57:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Are Primary Care Visits Declining in the United States?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/are-primary-care-visits-declining-in-the-united-states/ TOPLINE: In the United States, the proportion of visits to primary care physicians (PCPs) declined from 2010 to 2021, whereas the proportion of visits to nurse practitioners/physician assistants/registered nurses increased substantially, reflecting a shift in healthcare delivery. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed the data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey from 2010 to […]
Extreme heat may speed up biological ageing in older people
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/extreme-heat-may-speed-up-biological-ageing-in-older-people/ A woman drinks water during a heatwave in Hyeres, France Magali Cohen/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Extreme heat seems to speed up biological ageing in older people, suggesting that it could raise the risk of age-related diseases. “This is one of the first large-scale studies to link long-term heat exposure to […]
UK Falling Short on Antimicrobial Resistance Targets
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/uk-falling-short-on-antimicrobial-resistance-targets/ The United Kingdom government recognises antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a serious threat, but progress in tackling it has been limited, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The report found that only one of five key targets to contain AMR has been met, despite the growing threat of […]
Fired Cybersecurity Chief for VA Site Warns Health and Financial Data Are at Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fired-cybersecurity-chief-for-va-site-warns-health-and-financial-data-are-at-risk/ (MedPage Today) — Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website are at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity who was recently… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/militarymedicine/114381 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:07:51 Copyright […]
Teens Speak Out After Gender Surgery Pause; Sepsis Rate Jumps Following Abortion Ban
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/teens-speak-out-after-gender-surgery-pause-sepsis-rate-jumps-following-abortion-ban/ (MedPage Today) — Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Teens Speak Out After Hospital Pauses Transgender Surgeries In the wake of President Donald… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/114382 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:18:01 Copyright for syndicated content […]
Will They Come for PubMed Next?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/will-they-come-for-pubmed-next/ (MedPage Today) — PubMed is the backbone of biomedical research in the U.S. That’s not an exaggeration. It’s housed under the NIH and is essentially our national library for public health and medical research information. “PubMed comprises more… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/114383 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 16:53:21 Copyright for […]
FDA Eliminates Barrier to Clozapine, Plans to End REMS Program
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-eliminates-barrier-to-clozapine-plans-to-end-rems-program/ (MedPage Today) — The FDA no longer expects prescribers, pharmacies, and patients to participate in the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program for the antipsychotic clozapine, the agency announced this week. Following the advice… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/schizophrenia/114380 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 15:51:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs […]
Study Finds No Major Cardiovascular Risk From Nicotinamide
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-finds-no-major-cardiovascular-risk-from-nicotinamide/ TOPLINE: In a retrospective cohort study, nicotinamide exposure showed no increased risk for MACE. Prior MACE history, however, was strongly associated with subsequent MACE. METHODOLOGY: To address recent safety concerns regarding the risk for MACE with nicotinamide, widely used to reduce the risk for skin cancer, researchers evaluated 13,108 patients (mean […]
‘Banned’ Words at CDC? House Passes Budget Bill; Measles Outbreak in Texas Expands
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/banned-words-at-cdc-house-passes-budget-bill-measles-outbreak-in-texas-expands/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to share your story, please email MPT_Editorial… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/equity-in-medicine/114379 Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 14:26:18 Copyright for […]
Fed Health Centers Poised to Expand Eye Care, Lose Funding
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fed-health-centers-poised-to-expand-eye-care-lose-funding/ Community health centers are well positioned to expand vision care services such as vision testing and screening for glaucoma and retina disease to people who have difficulty getting that care, but they have been severely underused, according to a new analysis. And now they’re facing an unprecedented funding crisis. The study […]
New IL-7 Antagonist Lusvertikimab Shows UC Efficacy
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-il-7-antagonist-lusvertikimab-shows-uc-efficacy/ BERLIN — Lusvertikimab, a first-in-class interleukin 7 (IL-7) receptor antagonist, demonstrated clinical and endoscopic efficacy in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) in the 10-week induction period of a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 2 clinical trial. Lusvertikimab is unique in targeting the IL-7 receptor, a key player in immune-mediated inflammation. “We […]
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk for Liver Complications in MASH
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bariatric-surgery-lowers-risk-for-liver-complications-in-mash/ Among patients with obesity and compensated cirrhosis, bariatric surgery may significantly lower the risk of developing serious liver disease complications, according to a recent study by Cleveland Clinic researchers. Compared with patients who received medical therapy alone, those who underwent bariatric surgery had a 72% lower risk of developing serious complications […]
No Link to Abdominal Pain or Bowel Issues
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/no-link-to-abdominal-pain-or-bowel-issues/ Alexandersson BT, Jones MP, Forsberg A, et al. Uncomplicated diverticulosis is not associated with abdominal pain or abnormal bowel habit—A population-based Swedish cohort study. Neurogastroenterol Motil. Published online February 17, 2025. doi:10.1111/nmo.70000 Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diverticulosis-no-link-abdominal-pain-or-bowel-issues-2025a10004pb?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2025-02-26 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked […]
Neonatal Seizures Linked to Increased Epilepsy Risk
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/neonatal-seizures-linked-to-increased-epilepsy-risk/ TOPLINE: Children with neonatal seizures had a 20.4% cumulative risk for epilepsy by age 22, whereas those without seizures had a risk of 1.15%, a new cohort study found. The risk persisted throughout childhood. METHODOLOGY: This nationwide register-based cohort study included 1,294,377 children born in Denmark between 1997 and 2018, of […]
European Experts Define Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Knee OA
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/european-experts-define-role-of-hyaluronic-acid-in-knee-oa/ Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (IAAH) in knee osteoarthritis (OA) is growing, with literature suggesting a favourable benefit/risk ratio and efficacy that may surpass that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). However, the level of evidence varies. Knee OA is a complex disease, and hyaluronic acid is effective in certain pathophysiological aspects. […]
Will Pharma Continue Efforts to Diversify Clinical Trials?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/will-pharma-continue-efforts-to-diversify-clinical-trials/ In the first month of the new administration, President Trump sent a clear message: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal workforce would be terminated. While these anti-DEI initiatives have largely targeted hiring practices, they also have scrutinized programs and guidance on increasing diversity in clinical trials. Within the […]
What Cardiologists Want PCPs to Know About Referrals
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/what-cardiologists-want-pcps-to-know-about-referrals/ Cardiologists want primary care providers (PCPs) to know that they are at the ready to assist with acute and complex cases and also to provide consultations. And yes, they know that sometimes a well-timed motivational interview in their office can be particularly compelling. Yet, risk calculators have known flaws, and there […]
Automated Insulin Delivery Tech Okayed for Type 2 Diabetes
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/automated-insulin-delivery-tech-okayed-for-type-2-diabetes/ The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication for Tandem Diabetes Care’s Control-IQ+ Technology to include people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The next-generation Control-IQ+ algorithm, used to enable automated insulin delivery (AID) in conjunction with Tandem’s t:slim X2 and Mobi insulin pumps, was already approved for people […]
‘A Turning Point’ in Heart Failure
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-turning-point-in-heart-failure/ For decades, physicians had little to offer patients who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which is a growing global health problem with a grim death rate in the 5 years after diagnosis. But that started to change in 2021, when a drug trial showed benefits in preventing hospitalization […]
Few Women Screened for Diabetes, Dyslipidemia Postpartum
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/few-women-screened-for-diabetes-dyslipidemia-postpartum/ Screening for cardiovascular risk factors after pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes may be suboptimal during the year after giving birth, data indicated. In a population-based cohort study that included more than one million patients, fewer than 1 in 5 women with hypertension disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes were screened for diabetes […]
A Solution to Cancer Disparities Improves Care for All
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/a-solution-to-cancer-disparities-improves-care-for-all/ For decades, researchers have documented disparities in the US cancer burden, especially in racial and ethnic groups. Black women have lower rates of breast cancer than White women, for example, but they are more likely to die of the disease. In response, numerous studies have sought to understand and find remedies […]
The Growing Burden of Fatty Liver Disease: What’s Next?
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/the-growing-burden-of-fatty-liver-disease-whats-next/ More than 30% of people worldwide have metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD; formerly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease), including 65% of those with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 75% of those with obesity. At the “Innere Medizin fachübergreifend — Diabetologie grenzenlos” congress held on February 7 and 8 in Munich, Germany, […]